Program Technician III

Overview

DCF Family Services is recruiting a Program Technician III to join our Adoption Unit! The Adoption Unit is a small team focused on cases from the time adoption is identified as the case plan goal through adoption finalization and continues support until the child reaches adulthood. This position prepares cases for adoption finalization for all adoptions in half of the state's districts. It responds to adoption inquiries from the public, oversees file maintenance and the tracking and control of all cases with a goal of adoption or guardianship, including custody, conditional custody, and Interstate Compact cases. This role provides pre-adoptive parents with adoption packets; receives documents from them, offers ongoing support and guidance, and answers their questions throughout the adoption process. This position requests required documentation from other states, when needed, updates department databases, and creates permanent adoption files for their assigned districts. Success in this position requires very strong organizational skills to facilitate receiving, tracking and disseminating a large volume of information. This role requires the ability to accurately interpret laws to determine case status, understand court findings and conclusions, identify errors in legal documents and ensure they are corrected before a case moves forward. It will be crucial for the Program Technician III to maintain strong working relationships with multiple partners such as: court clerks, AAGs, VCIC, the child benefits unit, district office staff, and Lund/Project Family staff, and communicate with them frequently to ensure timely permanence for children.

Who May Apply

This position, Program Technician III (Job Requisition #55586), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Rebecca.Fitzsimmons@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed predominately in an office setting. Private means of travel should be available for occasional travel when appropriate. Incumbents must be adaptable and able to work within tight time limits and under considerable stress. Some evening and weekend duty may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years or more of full-time college coursework OR Associate's degree or higher AND three (3) years or more of experience above a technical level in program administration (such as administering components of a licensing and certification program, or records management).

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years or more of experience above a technical level in program administration (such as administering components of a licensing and certification program, or records management).

OR

Two (2) years or more of experience as a Program Technician II with the State of Vermont.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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